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  • City working through ever-growing list of drainage repairs, homeowner waiting months for sinkhole fix Play Video

    December 18, 2023 3:24 PM

    UPDATE: This sinkhole was eventually repaired by the City-Parish at the end of February. BATON ROUGE - A sinkhole has caused all kinds of problems for one man who just wants his front yard back. Matt Barrow lives on Gibbens Road just north of Baton Rouge Metro Airport.... more »
  • BRAC touts economic success tied Government Street road diet Play Video

    October 4, 2023 5:13 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A group of Baton Rouge business leaders says the Government Street corridor has seen positive economic change since it underwent a facelift via a joint effort between DOTD and the city-parish. According to the Baton Rouge Area Chamber's findings, tax revenues are up and traffic incidents... more »
  • Feds add Baton Rouge's toxic Capitol Lakes to list of priority environmental projects

    September 8, 2023 3:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The beleaguered Capitol Lakes were formally added to a list of sites being prioritized by the federal government to receive funding to help decontaminate them. The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday that the three lakes were added to the National Priorities List, a collection of environmental... more »
  • Controversial BRPD officer ousted amid lawsuit, internal investigation into 'Brave Cave' Play Video

    August 16, 2023 1:00 PM

    UPDATE: BRPD announced Thursday it was shuttering the Street Crimes unit linked to the "Brave Cave" investigation. Latest details here. ----- BATON ROUGE - A police officer implicated in multiple complaints that have cost the city-parish thousands of dollars has resigned amid the latest investigation into his conduct.... more »
  • City takes responsibility for burnt light bulbs, making changes to reporting process after WBRZ report Play Video

    May 19, 2023 3:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A 2 On Your Side mystery has been solved! The streetlights along Burbank Drive are the city's responsibility after all. However, the city says the current system to report burnt light bulbs isn't working the way it was designed. Following Thursday's report, there are plans to make... more »
  • Man says sinkhole repairs created water leak, city says leak was there before Play Video

    May 16, 2023 4:30 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A man's sinkhole problems have turned into a water leak problem. Mike Burnett says after the city made repairs to one problem, they created a new one. The city isn't so sure that's the case and have been denying their involvement. It's why Burnett contacted 2... more »
  • Homeowner has lost hundreds of dollars in replaced tires due to city's storm drain Play Video

    March 2, 2023 4:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A homeowner in Shenandoah says a storm drain near his driveway is causing him trouble and the city is ignoring his asks for help. The City-Parish drain is near the left side of Ray Webb's driveway. A ramp connecting the pavement and the storm drain allows... more »
  • City Parish maintains stormwater plan deadline looming Play Video

    October 25, 2022 4:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Just when we all thought that the city was ready to move on, the mayor's office is rekindling the flame over a deadline it must meet with the feds. A call to 2 On Your Side Tuesday from the mayor's office doubled down on the deadline... more »
  • Homeowner sues over sewer repair debacle, city responds Play Video

    March 7, 2022 3:43 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Following a 2 On Your Side story last October , a woman sued the city. Barbara Davis said it was one of two choices she had after she felt she wasn't getting any help. The lawsuit was filed soon after the WBRZ story aired last year... more »
  • City removes barricades blocking BR business entrance after WBRZ report Play Video

    February 23, 2022 5:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - A business owner is breathing a sigh of relief after part of a bridge, the only way in and out of his nursery, was partially re-opened. City-Parish vehicles moved barricades and cones Wednesday to re-open one lane on the Auto Plex Drive bridge over Clay... more »
  • As Tigerland construction site stunts continue, legal expert sees little liability for city-parish Play Video

    December 16, 2021 10:40 PM

    BATON ROUGE - As videos and pictures swirl around social media showing bar-goers, among others, jumping from the construction site along Bob Pettit Boulevard, one legal expert says the city-parish likely is not liable for any related injuries. A new video circulating on Twitter appears to show two... more »
  • Asphalt dumped into sewer costing homeowner thousands in plumbing repairs Play Video

    December 9, 2021 10:20 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An Oleander Street landlord is out thousands of dollars after trying unsuccessfully to fix plumbing problems that have persisted for more than a year. "Very frustrated," Wanda Owens said. "[I] don't know who else to call, don't know what to do." Late last year Owens'... more »
  • Packard Street shooting leaves at least 2 injured

    December 5, 2021 1:16 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At least two people were injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon. Officials say the shooting happened at 5145 Packard Street. No other details were provided. This is a developing story. more »
  • Package that prompted evacuation at BRPD headquarters contained action figures, police say Play Video

    August 19, 2021 11:29 AM

    BATON ROUGE - The Baton Rouge Police headquarters on Airline Highway was evacuated after officers discovered what was described as a "suspicious package" outside the building Thursday morning. The department confirmed to WBRZ that a "suitcase-like" object was found near the courtyard shortly after 9 o'clock. Police headquarters was... more »
  • Retired LSU coach Paul Mainieri honored with key to the city

    June 23, 2021 6:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Retired LSU baseball coach Paul Mainieri was honored with a key to the city of Baton Rouge for his contributions to the community. Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome honored Mainieri Wednesday, a little more than a week after he finished his 15-season tenure with the Tigers. ... more »
  • Mayor's office, medical advisors still mulling Spanish Town Mardi Gras proposals Play Video

    December 16, 2020 10:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Spanish Town Mardi Gras officials are still holding out hope that riders will load onto floats and revelers will line up on sidewalks come Feb. 13. "We can hold out a little bit longer and just kind of see," said Robert King, Spanish Town Mardi Gras... more »
  • Deputies locate missing Gonzales woman

    April 17, 2019 4:48 PM

    UPDATE: The sheriff's office says she's been found unharmed. ***** GONZALES- The Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for a missing 30-year-old woman. Authorities say Jessica Karasinski was reported missing by a family member on Tuesday, April 9th. She is described as a white female,... more »
  • Sewer leak bubbling up in all the wrong places Play Video

    October 17, 2018 6:35 PM

    BATON ROUGE - There's a sewer leak between two apartment buildings, and so far there's been no fix for the issue. The problem is along Arlington Avenue at McGrath Avenue in Baton Rouge. Mary Osborne lives nearby and contacted 2 On Your Side after she was tired of smelling... more »
  • Study shows St. George would run a deficit Play Video

    July 9, 2018 7:44 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Two LSU professors said the proposed City of St. George would bring in less tax revenue and spend more money than its organizers claim. Economist Jim Richardson and Public Administration expert Jared Llorens presented their findings Monday at the Baton Rouge Press Club. "In the initial... more »
  • City takes action after WBRZ report on blight Play Video

    October 26, 2017 5:32 PM

    BATON ROUGE- After a WBRZ report Monday that showed a correlation between blight and crime, a large trash truck was visible feet away from the Elementary School that faces nearly a dozen blighted properties. It's in front of Buchanan Elementary School. Today, a large truck used a heavy duty... more »
  • Captial Heights residents want heavier police presence Play Video

    August 3, 2017 11:29 PM

    BATON ROUGE - After a string of robberies in the Capital Heights area, residents say they want more nighttime patrols. At a meeting on Thursday, those concerned looked for a solution. It was during that meeting that residents discovered why less officers are on patrol in the Mid-City neighborhood.... more »
  • City wants parking permit back from convicted thief Play Video

    July 18, 2017 6:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE- The problems continue to grow tonight for the former CATS Board Member Montrell McCaleb who stole money to pay his cable bill and was featured in a WBRZ Investigative Unit report last month for creating non-profits with no track records of helping the community. When The Investigative Unit... more »
  • EBRSO: Man wanted for vehicle burglary in Central subdivision

    July 18, 2017 3:45 PM

    CENTRAL - Sheriff's deputies are seeking a man after surveillance footage recorded him burglarizing a vehicle in a Central subdivision. According to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, surveillance video recorded the burglary early Friday morning in the Morgan Place West subdivision. Video shows a white male entering... more »
  • Two contracts awarded for drainage project in Central

    June 13, 2017 2:11 PM

    CENTRAL – The city of Central announced that two contracts were awarded for the cleaning of canals and ditches in an effort to improve the city's drainage system. The contracts were awarded to Looks Great Services from Columbia, MS. According to city officials, $4 million have been... more »
  • Sudden disappearance of memorial bewilders community Play Video

    April 9, 2017 11:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The disappearance of a heart-shaped memorial caused a fair share of confusion and panic on Sunday. Doris Wells and Barbara Johnson wanted to remember their relatives who were killed by gun violence at the heart-shaped memorial that was placed near a local church. But they arrived... more »
  • City plans show handicap accessible ramps long overdue Play Video

    March 10, 2017 7:01 PM

    BATON ROUGE - An intersection people have been complaining about should have been fixed years ago. It deals with making sidewalks handicap accessible along North Street in Baton Rouge. The plans are from May 29, 2002 and show a number of intersections that were intended to be altered but... more »
  • Krewe of Mid-City makes Mardi Gras debut Play Video

    February 28, 2017 11:22 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Mid City residents are celebrating Mardi Gras in their own special way. A small parade krewe made up of Mid-City residents rolled through the Capital Heights Community Tuesday. William Doran, one of the parade organizers, said the community realized there was nothing to do in... more »
  • Baker City Council votes to take control of Police Chief's pay Play Video

    January 10, 2017 10:11 PM

    BAKER - The Baker City Council voted to take control of the Police Chief's salary. The salary was previously set by a pay-scale determined by one's years of service, according to the City. Current Chief Carl Dunn earns thousands of dollars less than his predecessor due to the... more »
  • Baker schools and BR to receive more than $6 million in flood recovery grants

    December 5, 2016 5:21 PM

    BATON ROUGE – The City of Baton Rouge and the Baker School System will receive more than $6 million in grants for flood recovery. Representative Cedric Richmond announced the availability of the federal funds on Monday afternoon. The Baker School System will receive $3.9 million for cleaning, damage... more »
  • Year-long bicentennial celebration to kick-off on New Year's Eve

    November 3, 2016 1:28 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Mayor Kip Holden announced that the city will kick-off a year-long Bicentennial celebration on New Year's Eve. The Baton Rouge Bicentennial will kick-off at the 2016 Red Stick Revelry New Year's Eve celebration at The Crest Stage in Glavez Plaza and the North Boulevard Town Square... more »
  • Large number of damage determination letters returned to Denham Springs City Hall

    October 11, 2016 8:33 PM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - The City of Denham Springs recently mailed over 2,000 damage determination letters to both residents and business owners for substantial and non-substantial damage to property during the August flood. However, many of the letters were not delivered and were returned back to city hall. The city said... more »
  • Mayor touts proposed tram as futuristic; expected to ask for funding Wednesday

    June 21, 2016 9:36 PM

    BATON ROUGE - At a community meeting to discuss his proposed tram project, Mayor Kip Holden touted the project as something that will bring the city into the future. The proposed Tramlink BR line would run along Nicholson from LSU toward downtown and jumps to St. Ferdinand via Europe... more »
  • Baker submits audit to state 4 months late Play Video

    April 6, 2016 8:23 PM

    BAKER - Baker Mayor Harold Rideau admits he’s run a loose ship when it comes to tracking the state’s money and property. Now the city is scrambling to submit its financial information to the state four months late. Meltus Dike, who runs a business in Baker, said he’s concerned that... more »
  • Proposed BR streetcar to run early morning, late nights; more released today

    March 7, 2016 12:56 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The city released more information about a $100 million proposed streetcar line through Old South Baton Rouge that will connect downtown and LSU. The line, called TramLinkBR, has been the topic of a series of meetings as engineers work on an environmental plan ahead of a... more »
  • Councilman says domestic abuse arrest was 'misunderstanding' Play Video

    February 23, 2016 12:08 AM

    DENHAM SPRINGS - Monday night, a city councilman in Denham Springs returned to his seat for the first time since he was arrested on Domestic Abuse Battery charges. He spoke to News 2's cameras for the first time. "This whole thing has been a misunderstanding," Chris Davis claims. "You know,... more »
  • Law enforcement and community wants teen violence to end Play Video

    December 13, 2015 9:53 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Community members and law enforcement officials are speaking out against recent violence involving teens in the city. "Look at education, home, neighborhood, parks, recreation, the whole thing of how are our kids being raised and growing up? " said East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney Hillar Moore.... more »
  • Baton Rouge residents remember victims in Paris attacks

    November 15, 2015 8:31 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Dozens of people decided to spend their Sunday afternoon downtown honoring deceased victims of the Paris, France attacks. More than one hundred people were killed Friday evening at various places throughout the city, during a terrorist attack. People in Baton Rouge did their part to remember the... more »
  • Group creates mini parks to unite community Play Video

    September 18, 2015 6:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Mid City Redevelopment Alliance created three different mini parks in an effort to bring the community together and make the Mid City area more attractive. "The idea that we can create a community space that brings the neighborhood together. It not only beautifies the neighborhood but... more »
  • Empty spaces on riverfront cause political squabble Play Video

    August 31, 2015 7:48 PM

    BATON ROUGE - City leaders responded to criticisms Monday they haven't been doing enough for development along the Baton Rouge Riverfront. Mayor-President Kip Holden and Davis Rhorer, the executive director of the Downtown Development District, held a hastily-called press conference Monday morning to answer criticisms they said were recently... more »
  • Taxpayer dollars paying for free rides out of town for homeless Play Video

    August 2, 2013 10:46 PM

    BATON ROUGE - One city is footing the bill for its homeless to take one way trips to places like Los Angeles and Tulsa. The Way Home program started through private funding and gave 75 vagrants tickets out of town. But recently, Baton Rouge Metro Council gave the... more »

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